What better way to kick off what we hope will be an unforgettable season than by talking to a driver who can keep each one of his fellow drivers – as well as the rest of our fans out there – motivated to push through anything that may hold them back?

Holley has made an exciting announcement: The first NMCA Factory Super Car driver to break the seven-second barrier will receive $5,000 from Holley EFI, while the next four will be awarded $1,000 Holley product certificates.

When John Force Entertainment, led by daughter No. 2 and company president Ashley Force Hood, also an accomplished Funny Car competitor and winner, began filming the team early in the 24-race 2017 season, she had no idea she and her team would be chronicling the path to a pair of world championships.

While driving quickly and neatly on paved courses requires utmost precision and a careful use of both front and rear tires within a relatively narrow window of slip angle, the rally driver is wise to throw this approach out the window – though not entirely.